2017 Indicative Tuition Fee for Domestic Students (Year 1):For domestic students commencing this course in 2017, the tuition fee is $20,000.00 for Year 1 of full-time study of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL).

The tuition fee that you will pay depends on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course, and your study load.

This indicative tuition fee is subject to annual increase each year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

English language requirements:IELTS: A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 7.0 in each band TOEFL paper-based: A minimum result of 592 overall including a minimum result of 5.0 in Writing TOEFL IBT: A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 23 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 25 in Writing

2017 Indicative Tuition Fee for International Students (Year 1):For international students commencing this course in 2017, the tuition fee is $33,500.00 for Year 1 of full-time study of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL).

The tuition fee that you will pay depends on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course, and your study load.

This indicative tuition fee is subject to annual increase each year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

English language requirements:IELTS: A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 7.0 in each band TOEFL paper-based: A minimum result of 592 overall including a minimum result of 5.0 in Writing TOEFL IBT: A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 23 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 25 in Writing

Closing dates:31 January. We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements. Separate Scholarship deadlines apply. Please check the relevant website for details.

The Master of Intensive Care Nursing is designed for registered nurses currently working in the intensive care environment. This course is intended to assist registered nurses working in this area to become clinical leaders.

Your individual clinical experience is integrated with relevant evidence to produce information that can be used to inform the clinical practice of others. As a registered nurse working in the intensive care environment, you are expected to provide sophisticated care and advice to critically ill patients and their families. This requires the application of advanced physiological knowledge during the assessment and management of patients who may be experiencing single or multiple organ dysfunctions. The course will provide you with the specific knowledge, skills and attributes to provide care to this challenging group of patients.

Graduates of this course may consider it a pathway into the Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner).

Course outline

Study plan

The Master of Intensive Care Nursing may be completed over three semesters full-time or five semesters part-time. The course consists of 60 credit points (cp), including core units of study (48cp) and a capstone (12cp). In the first year, students complete 48cp of core units of study, which include four specialty-specific units for the intensive care nursing courses. Students will undertake a work-based project or a research project as a capstone experience (12cp) and will study part-time in the final semester of their candidature. Following academic consultation, students wishing to undertake the Capstone (Research) may substitute NURS5071 with a research unit offered by the University.

Embedded courses

Further course information

Capstone experience

A capstone experience comprises one or more units of study designed by the faculty to provide students with an opportunity to draw together the learning that has taken place during the award, synthesise this with their prior learning and experience, and draw conclusions that will form the basis for further investigation, and intellectual and/or professional growth. For the Master of Intensive Care Nursing all students either complete a work-based project or research project as a capstone experience. The independent work required to develop the research thesis is under the guidance of a supervisor.

Course outcomes and further study

Graduate opportunities

Graduates of this course will be recognised as having advanced knowledge relevant to intensive care nursing. Intensive care nurses normally work with a nurse patient ration of 1:1 and are in a position to provide comprehensive care to patients and their families. Many intensive care nurses also work in education, administration, research and as nurse consultants.

Further study

Outstanding graduates who complete the Capstone (Research) for this course may pursue a higher degree by research in the courses of Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy http://sydney.edu.au/nursing/current_students/research_students/research_students_index.shtml

Admission

Admission requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Intensive Care Nursing will hold: (a) a pre-registration nursing degree with credit average from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or ( b) an embedded graduate certificate or graduate diploma in this discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. In exceptional circumstances the dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the School, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.In addition, the applicant is required to be a registered nurse in Australia or overseas and satisfy the English language proficiency requirements. Domestic applicants are required to have a minimum of one year's experience as a registered nurse, be working in intensive care nursing and provide a statement of support from their supervisor or manager in order to undertake the required clinical assessments.International applicants are required to have a minimum of one year’s experience in intensive care nursing and have a choice of providing a statement of support from their supervisor if they wish to undertake the required clinical assessments in their home country, or else the clinical assessments can be undertaken at the Sydney Nursing School under simulated conditions.

The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Faculty Handbook and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents.

How to apply

Domestic students

How to apply

Applications are made directly to the University and assessed by Sydney Nursing School. Please note that late applications may be accepted.

Please scan and upload the following with your application:(1) academic transcripts or clinical qualifications/achievements;(2) testamurs of degrees or diplomas;(3) current authority to practice as a registered nurse in Australia or overseas;(4) passport, birth certificate or citizenship certificate;(5) marriage certificate or other appropriate documentation, if your name has changed;(6) Curriculum Vitae, including nursing employment experience (position, start and end dates, employer, FT, PT or casual) (7) Statement of Support –Clinical Assessment Requirement form ;(8) evidence of English proficiency (ie IELTS test results) if appropriate;any other relevant documentation that you feel may support your application

International students

How to apply

Overseas applicants may apply (i) directly to the University, or (ii) through a University overseas representative (education agent).

Important Fee Information

Domestic students

Indicative Postgraduate Student Contribution Amount

The student contribution amount for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the 2017 amount payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The exact student contribution that you pay will depend on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and the specific units of study in which you ultimately enrol.

For further information about how to calculate your specific total student contribution, please refer to the University's Tuition Fees website.

Annual review and fee increases

Importantly, student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University, and will increase each year of your period of study (subject to a Commonwealth specified cap), effective at the start of each calendar year.

Indicative Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee

The tuition fee for a domestic postgraduate student is an indication only of the 2017 fees payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). Depending on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from the indicative amount.

Annual review and fee increases

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and will increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental costs

For some courses there are incidental costs additional to the student contribution and/or course fee. Some of these incidental costs are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. Further information about these costs is available from your faculty.

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.

International students

Indicative International Tuition Fees for Postgraduate Students

The tuition fee for international postgraduate students is an indication only of the 2017 fees payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). Depending on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from the indicative amount.

Annual review and fee increases

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and will increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental fees and health insurance

For some courses there are incidental costs additional to the tuition fees. Some of these incidental costs are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing, and equipment. Further information about these costs is available from your faculty.

In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through an approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government.

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.

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